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The U.S. government expressed gratitude towards the Council members for their support, applauding the resolution as a "first step" towards peace in Ukraine. Critics, however, are scrutinizing the implications of the U.S. abstention from its own resolution that failed to directly condemn Russia's actions. This alteration in language and focus reflects a strategic shift aimed at fostering a diplomatic resolution rather than outright condemnation of Russia.